Discussion of "American Madness"

American Madness (1932) is a pre-Code drama film directed by Frank Capra and starring Walter Huston. Other members of the cast include Pat O’Brien, Kay Johnson, and Constance Cummings.

Tom Dickson (Huston) is the president of Union National Bank. The bank’s board is concerned that Dickson’s lending practices are too risky during the early years of the Great Depression.

When the bank is robbed, it causes a run and Dickson’s career and the banks survival are in Jeopardy.

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